3. Production of biodegradable composites from agricultural waste: A review
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Opeoluwa R. Dada
Abstract
The development of biodegradable composite as an alternative to nondegradable composite continues to wax stronger. Composite materials are materials popularly formed from the combination of matrix and reinforcements, where one of these is commonly from renewable sources. However, biodegradable composites are produced from the combination of matrix (resin) and reinforcement solely from natural fibers unlike ordinary composites that do contain synthetic polymers which are not biodegradable. Thus, studies are continued to produce biodegradable composites using different biodegradable materials and techniques. Recent activities have led to the development of biodegradable composites with reasonable tensile and flexural characteristics. However, there are shortfalls with regard to some of the biodegradable composites when they come in contact with moisture, which affects their performance under certain conditions as in aqueous medium or under high humidity. Notable works have come up with biodegradable composite materials from common agricultural wastes. Among the common materials that have been studied in the development of biodegradable composites are rice husk, soybean, sugarcane bagasse, and cassava peel. This chapter discusses some of the literature available on biodegradable composites developed mainly from common agricultural products, their properties, production method, challenges, and sustainability.
Abstract
The development of biodegradable composite as an alternative to nondegradable composite continues to wax stronger. Composite materials are materials popularly formed from the combination of matrix and reinforcements, where one of these is commonly from renewable sources. However, biodegradable composites are produced from the combination of matrix (resin) and reinforcement solely from natural fibers unlike ordinary composites that do contain synthetic polymers which are not biodegradable. Thus, studies are continued to produce biodegradable composites using different biodegradable materials and techniques. Recent activities have led to the development of biodegradable composites with reasonable tensile and flexural characteristics. However, there are shortfalls with regard to some of the biodegradable composites when they come in contact with moisture, which affects their performance under certain conditions as in aqueous medium or under high humidity. Notable works have come up with biodegradable composite materials from common agricultural wastes. Among the common materials that have been studied in the development of biodegradable composites are rice husk, soybean, sugarcane bagasse, and cassava peel. This chapter discusses some of the literature available on biodegradable composites developed mainly from common agricultural products, their properties, production method, challenges, and sustainability.
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter I
- Preface V
- Contents XI
- List of contributors XIII
- Editors’ biographies XVII
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Part I: Introduction and Material
- 1. An insight into plant-based biodegradable composites 3
- 2. Corn (maize) – its fibers, polymers, composites, and applications: A review 13
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Part II: Manufacturing and Properties
- 3. Production of biodegradable composites from agricultural waste: A review 39
- 4. Natural fiber-based biocomposites: Effect of orientation on mechanical properties 49
- 5. Mechanical properties of bamboo yarn: A biodegradable composite material for structural works 81
- 6. Aggrandized flexural properties of assorted natural biological materials 111
- 7. Hygrothermoelastic behaviour Natural fibers based composites: Mechanisms and formalism 141
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Part III: Machining and Application
- 8. Influence of drilling parameters on the thrust force and mechanical properties of biodegradable particleboard composite panels: A review 167
- 9. A numerical study of rotating functionally graded annular fin 183
- Index 193
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter I
- Preface V
- Contents XI
- List of contributors XIII
- Editors’ biographies XVII
-
Part I: Introduction and Material
- 1. An insight into plant-based biodegradable composites 3
- 2. Corn (maize) – its fibers, polymers, composites, and applications: A review 13
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Part II: Manufacturing and Properties
- 3. Production of biodegradable composites from agricultural waste: A review 39
- 4. Natural fiber-based biocomposites: Effect of orientation on mechanical properties 49
- 5. Mechanical properties of bamboo yarn: A biodegradable composite material for structural works 81
- 6. Aggrandized flexural properties of assorted natural biological materials 111
- 7. Hygrothermoelastic behaviour Natural fibers based composites: Mechanisms and formalism 141
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Part III: Machining and Application
- 8. Influence of drilling parameters on the thrust force and mechanical properties of biodegradable particleboard composite panels: A review 167
- 9. A numerical study of rotating functionally graded annular fin 183
- Index 193
